Representative Transactions

MENA LEGAL™ members and experts have practical experience working in the Middle East, North Africa, offering unique knowledge of the region’s legal systems and their traditional and emerging markets.
Below you find a list of representative transactions handled by respective experts in the MENA region:

Dubai, Emirate of

Advised German automations and software company on capital participation offering for superior CNG cylinder systems for production line in Jebel Ali.

Advised and negotiated for a number of premium galley producer and aircraft interiors suppliers on supply and maintenance agreements with Emirates Airlines and dozens of other airlines worldwide.

Advised and negotiated for premium galley producer and aircraft interiors suppliers on agreement relating to the design, development, manufacture, supply and support of galley modules for the A350XWB aircraft programme with Airbus with the value of EUR 1 billion.

Advised local and international pharmaceutical companies regarding compliance and legal aspects of doing business in the UAE and MENA region

Advised numerous international clients on set up of business entities in the sectors of architecture, engineering, media, energy (Oil&Gas and Solar) and car supply, advising on all aspects of corporate and commercial law, incl. establishing subsidiaries in Dubai, its Freezones and other Emirates of the UAE.

Providing of several market studies for entering the region, e.g. automobile-, energy- and solarindustry.

Advised a major German software producer in the acquisition and integration of a local subsidiary of an international company based in Ireland and France.

Represented the bank syndicate in a US$ 45 million financing for the construction of a water sewage treatment plant and pump station.

Advised on a concession agreement regarding a sea vessel-generated waste on a B.O.T. basis.

Abu Dhabi, Emirate of

Advised on a turnkey contract for the erection of a textile plant in Abu Dhabi.

Advised and represented a closed investment funds on various legal aspects related to the financing and construction of a general hospital and vascular clinic in Abu Dhabi, including corporate issues.

Advised U.S. producer on distributorship agreement for military and commercial vehicles in the Emirate.

Advised German Solar energy company on setting up a group of entities to serve the regional market.

Advised various subsidiaries on debt collection and court claims in the Emirate.

Advised individuals and companies on local labour contracts for managers and personnel and labour disputes.

Advised and negotiated for a number of premium galley producer and aircraft interiors suppliers on supply and maintenance agreements with Etihad and dozens of other airlines worldwide.

Saudi Arabia

Advised international engineering company for planning, development and production of all types of plastic caps and closures on a joint venture project with Jamjoom Medical Industries Co. Ltd. (JMICO), King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) to supply cosmetics industry.

Represented and negotiated for a leading international market research company in negotiating a USD 40 mio. contract with Saudi Media Measurement Company to introduce a new television audience measurement (TAM) service in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Advised metal profile company for roofs, facades and ceilings on public tender to King AbdulAziz Centre for Knowledge and Culture, ITHRA Project in Dhahran, for façade works & exterior and interior glazing works, including drafting consortium contract.

Advised Saudi and German Sponsors for a US$ 150 mio. General Hospital Turnkey-Project in Jeddah.

Advised on the establishment of a transportation company in Saudi Arabia for construction sector.

Advised Japanese Motor Corporation on a joint and several surety ship agreement with the Saudi parent company for export business to Syria.

Legal counsel to a Saudi commercial agent regarding compensation for termination of a consultancy contract with an international medical care company.

Advised a major German bank on a US$ 100 million structured trade finance agreement

Representing a ME bank in connection w/ investments in US and an investment advisor to a Saudi family in connection private equity investments worldwide.

Drafting and advising on commercial distributorship agreement for major Japanese Motor Corporation.

Advised Franco-German Contractor regarding delivery and installation of control and monitoring systems as well as of communication systems for a water pipeline Al-Jubayl/Riyadh.

Advised various international companies for setting up subsidiaries or branches in Saudi Arabia, including handling of set up and post set up legal support.

Qatar

Advised sponsors on all aspects of construction, development and implementation of LNG project.

Giving advice on all aspects of setting up a pan-Arab music television channel.

Advised various joint ventures and international companies regarding tender participation.

Advised various international companies for setting up subsidiaries or branches in Qatar and the Qatar Science and Technology Park, including handling of set up and post set up legal support.

Tender from Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar Regarding Supply of Weapons for Qatar Armed Forces

Advised and negotiated for a number of premium galley producers and aircraft interiors suppliers on supply and maintenance agreements with Qatar Airways and dozens of other airlines worldwide.

MENA Regional

Advising on establishing as well as dissolving branch offices and subsidiaries in Arab jurisdictions, including licensing and related issues on labour, tax, customs law and social security.

Advised major pharmaceutical company on setting up a pan-Arab distribution system.

Advised two major Japanese motor corporations on distributorship issues in the Near and Middle East.

Advised on the development of energy projects, including power, oil, gas, LNG and NGL projects.

Advised on the establishment of a pan-Arab music television channel.

Legal adviser to a German mechanical engineering group on commercial agency issues in the Maghreb states.

Algeria

Advised national utility in connection with preparation of agreements for natural gas-fueled project.

Advised a foreign investor on a Contract of Association in the gas sector.

Advised an Arab bank based in Frankfurt/Main on credit line agreements and credit facilities with a major Algerian bank and Algerian oil companies.

Advised formwork and scaffolding producer in setting up a trading company with 70% foreign ownership and related tax, foreign exchange and custom issues.

Advised German manufacturer of roofing materials, specialized in mashine formed profiles on agency agreement.

Egypt

Advised and negotiated for global producer, marketer and provider of technology-based natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the food and beverage industry on USD 7 million share purchase agreement (acquisition) of Egyptian producer of natural fruit concentrates, pulps and compounds, including due diligence.

Advised international railway company on

Advised engineering company, a subsidiary to a major power generating company in Germany, on Contract for Operation & Maintenance Services with Egyptian Electricity Company, incl. the secondment of personnel.

Advised German utility on Long-Term Technical and Commercial Assistance Agreement with Egyptian Electricity Production Company.

Advised the Egyptian Electricity Authority (“EEA”), Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation, and Ministry of Finance on legal and regulatory reforms to facilitate private ownership of power projects. Tasks include review of Egyptian law to examine existing impediments to BOOT projects, drafting of revisions to law, and preparation of the request for proposals, including forms of power purchase, fuel supply, ground lease, and implementation agreement.

Represented EEA in preparation of the request for proposals and negotiation of the power purchase and ground lease agreements for the 650 MW gas-fired Sidi Krir project. Represented EEA and EGPC in negotiation of documents to facilitate the project financing of the Sidi Krir project.

Advised EEA and the fuel suppliers in negotiation of documents to facilitate the project financing in the preparation of the request for proposals for the 650 MW gas-fired Port Said East and 650 MW gas-fired Suez Gulf power projects. Negotiated power purchase and lease agreements for both projects. Represented EEA and the fuel suppliers in negotiation of documents to facilitate the project financing of both projects.

Advised a beverage company on the purchase of shares of Egyptian Joint Stock Company.

Advised on establishing company and drafting financial lease agreement regarding construction equipment in Egypt under the Investment Law No. 8/1997.

Represented the engineer contractor in a bid for governmental advisors and currently advising the Egyptian Government in reviewing tenders for several B.O.T. motorways.

Advised German Company on the acquisition of majority shares of an Egyptian joint stock company listed on the Cairo and Alexandria Stock Exchange (CASE).

Represented ComCor before Court of Appeal in Cairo.

Jordan

Advised the Government of the Kingdom of Jordan in a multi-phase assignment that will result in the procurement of 300 MW of new capacity. Review the legal and regulatory framework applicable to foreign investment in the power sector, preparation of recommended changes to laws and regulations to facilitate development and financing of new power projects, and drafting of the implementation agreement, power purchase agreement, and fuel supply agreement.

Representing a contractor joint venture regarding the supply and laying of a wastewater conveyor in Jordan, As-Samra Wastewater Project.

Advising major Japanese motorcycle producer on spot based sales purchase agreement.

Advising German Supplier on Supply Agreement of water pipes and pumps for water scheme project.

Advising German producer of industrial sales on importer’s agreement with Jordanian trader.

Kuwait

Representing Kuwaiti commercial group as commercial agent for Anglo-German civil aviation industry in the GCC-States.

Representing German diet-food producer on franchise agreement.

Advising a major German construction company on establishing a joint venture company for the execution of a desalination and power plant with Kuwaiti partner.

Advised Chief Operation Officer of leading whole sale cash & carry market on employment agreement with Kuwaiti owner and termination of the same.

Advising German laboratories producer on joint venture with its local agent in securing a contract with Chinese general contractor for the construction of Kuwait University.

Lebanon

Advised the Counsel for Development and Reconstruction, an agency of the Lebanese Government, in connection with the Northern Highway Periphique toll road project.

Currently in discussions with the Counsel for Development and Reconstruction in connection with arbitration involving the Beirut International Airport.

Legal advice regarding tenders for water sewage treatment plants and negotiation on public works contracts.

Oman

Advised a medical group regarding the establishment of a hospital in Oman, including advice on labour and tax law.

Advised various international companies for setting up subsidiaries or branches in Oman, including handling of set up and post set up legal support.

Ras Al Khaimah

Advised various international companies in the area of on setting up subsidiaries or branch offices in Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone and RAKIA, including post set up legal support on leases and labour law issues.

Advised and negotiated for a leading metal profile company for roofs, facades and ceilings on AED 12 million asset sales agreement related to a warehouse located on Governmental owned land in RAKIA with Iranian purchaser.

Represented German closed investment funds on dispute with shareholders, restructuring of local holding, investment and management companies for construction of hospital.

Tunisia

Advised the Tunisian government in connection with its evaluation of IPP policies and contracting practices.

Serving as project sponsor’s counsel in connection with efforts to develop an independent power project that would use off?shore natural gas and sell electricity to the state?owned electric utility, including advising on Power Sales Agreement and Project Implementation Agreement with, and sovereign guarantee from, the Tunisian Central Government.

Turkey

Advised German contractors on the development of pipeline projects, including advice on labour, tax, customs and social insurance.

Yemen

Advised the Public Electricity Corporation in connection with its commercialization. Tasks include drafting of the electricity law and preparation of the company law. We will also prepare the applicable license and concession arrangements.

Advised a major Yemeni industrial and commercial group on its international investments and trading interests.

Advised construction company based in the U.A.E. with 49% foreign ownership on non-exclusive commercial agency agreement for Yemen.